Branch of industry, trade and tourism | 3/14/2025
This book, published by the Ministry's Publications Department, provides a historical analysis of the pre-industrial economy, with a focus on the infrastructures and means of transportation necessary for industrial development in the Modern Age The authors, all of them renowned professionals of great academic prestige, bring us closer to this past by offering us different perspectives of Modern Spain, which started to emerge in the XIV and XV centuries, paving the way for the commercial and industrial production model as we know it today
Industry | 3/13/2025
According to the minister, talking about waste means talking about innovation, efficiency and an economic model that moves away from the culture of waste.
Industry | 3/13/2025
During the meeting, the evolution of the plant's activity in Barcelona and future plans of this alliance were discussed, as well as possible future investment projects Last November saw production of the first vehicles at this factory get underway. The Spanish automotive brand launched its industrial alliance with Chery in the capital of Catalonia with the first unit of the S700 SUV The Minister recalled that the fourth PERTE VEC call for proposals will be launched next April, with €1.250 billion, and invited Chery to put forward new investment projects
Industry | 3/12/2025
It strives to establish a mechanism to foster and improve the competitiveness of our industrial sectors, and to respond to the major challenges of recent years: decarbonisation and the digitalisation of industrial companies. The minister called for an instrument that would guarantee European strategic autonomy by creating a reserve based on the industrial capabilities of the States. The Spanish delegation called for progress on setting out an industrial roadmap and implementing the Clean Industry Deal. On arrival, Hereu assessed the European Commission's decision to impose tariffs on American products. The minister believes Europe must react, but it must do so while being open to dialogue. ‘We are not in favour of a trade war between blocs, but we must defend the sectors affected’. He argued for strategic autonomy in defence as an opportunity to boost innovation and technology within a broad concept that includes defence and security
Industry | 3/6/2025
During the meeting, Korean investments in Spain were analysed, such as Hyundai Mobis in Navarra to set up a new battery production plant, or Lotte Energy in Tarragona to manufacture electric battery components.